FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:July 22, 2026 CONTACT:Derek SandsDSands@BergenCountyNJ.gov 2026 FREE “MUSIC AT THE BARN” SERIES KICKS OFF The Matt Chertkoff Trio & Houston Person are back to perform on Sunday, July 26at the Wortendyke Barn, Park Ridge (HACKENSACK, NJ) – Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco, III and the Board of Commissioners invite the public to attend…
This employment opportunity is to serve as a Keyboarding Clerk 3 / Purchasing Assistant. Under direction, performs varied, complex clerical work involving the processing of documents in a variety of functions; takes the lead and/or performs the more difficult and complex clerical work requiring the utilization of keyboarding or typing skills and the application of independent judgment; may take the lead over other clerical employees; compiles information to prepare purchase orders for procurement of materials or service, reviews and edits purchase orders and records the requisition and receipt of goods and services; does related work as required.
This employment opportunity is to serve as a Keyboarding Clerk 2. Under limited supervision, performs moderately complex and non-routine clerical work involving the processing of documents in a variety of
functions; clerical work requiring the utilization of keyboarding or typing skills; key enters/types correspondence, documents, reports, and other materials on a computer console or other key entry device used by the agency; may provide guidance and assistance to staff; does other related duties as required.
This employment opportunity is to serve as the Heavy Equipment Operator / Inspector Mosquito Extermination. Under direction, operates one or more types of gasoline or diesel-powered equipment to perform the more complex and demanding assignments to fine grade slopes, inclines, ramps, curves, and excavations by scrapping, scooping, rolling, lifting, or leveling on all types of terrain; works to fine specifications from grade stakes set by survey party; inspects machinery daily and reports unsafe conditions; services and makes minor emergency repairs to equipment in garage or field; may occasionally perform a variety of manual or unskilled tasks; performs field inspections to locate and identify mosquito breeding areas; does related work as required.
Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco, the Board of Commissioners, and the Department of Human Services announce that several emergency cooling centers will be opened throughout the County to help residents stay cool during the upcoming heat wave, as temperatures are expected to climb over 90 degrees.
This employment opportunity is to serve as the Senior Animal Keeper at the Bergen County Zoo. Under direction, takes the lead over a small group of employees engaged in feeding and caring for mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians according to established procedures; maintains cages, pens, paddocks and other areas; provides daily enrichment to animal collection in accordance with AZA and USDA guidelines. Does related work as required.
Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco, members of the Bergen County Board of Commissioners, Parks Department officials, and local leaders today celebrated the grand opening of the new Overpeck Golf Course Clubhouse, completing a nearly $6 million investment in one of northern New Jersey’s premier public golf courses.
Members of the media are invited to attend a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the completion of the new Overpeck Golf Course Clubhouse. County officials will join project partners to officially open the modern facility, which features an expanded pro shop, food service, public amenities, an outdoor deck, and year-round golf simulators.
Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco, the Board of Commissioners, and the Department of Human Services announce that several emergency cooling centers will be opened throughout the County to help residents stay cool during the upcoming heat wave, as temperatures are expected to climb over 90 degrees.
The following joint statement is being issued by U.S. Representative Nellie Pou, State Senator Benjie Wimberly, Assemblyman Al Abdelaziz, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco, Bergen County Commissioner Chair Steven A. Tanelli, Vice Chair Tracy Silna Zur, Chair Pro Tempore Dr. Joan M. Voss, and Commissioners Mary J. Amoroso, Rafael Marte, Germaine M. Ortiz, and Thomas J. Sullivan regarding the cancellation of a music event that had been scheduled to take place in Garfield: